Huggies Awards Swim Grant to the West Morris Area YMCA

The West Morris Area YMCA is one of 150 Y's across the country to be awarded a $1,000 grant from the Kimberly Clark Corporation. This Huggies grant will provide financial support for 6 children with their parents or guardians the opportunity to participate in our parent-child enrichment classes (for 6 month to 5 year olds).

Children are our most valuable resource. Along with basic needs of food, shelter and education, they also need to be loved, guided and supported in their transitions to adulthood. The West Morris Area YMCA Strong Kids Campaign (our financial assistance program) believes that every child, regardless of their family's financial situation, deserves the experience of YMCA programs and services.

The generous grant from Kimberly Clark helps us enhance our outreach efforts to underserved communities. For details about our financial assistance program or ways you can help support the campaign, visit our website: www.wmaymca.com.

Best Family Aquatics Center

The Clyde Utz Aquatic Center at the West Morris Area YMCA has been selected as the Best Family Aquatics Center for 2010 by Aquatics International, a leader in the aquatics field. This recognition highlights the different areas within the Aquatic Center including the 25-meter competition pool maintained at 82 degrees and the 25-yard shallow, warm-water pool maintained at 88 degrees. The center also features a custom built 12 person spa with dual level water jets, a 15 person steam room with a multi-level seating area, and a built-in sound system with waterproof wireless microphones in both pools used during the greatly expanded schedule of aqua fitness classes.

The most unique area is the Aqua Cube designed specifically for aquatic rehab and circuit training classes.It's equipped with ballet bars, parallel bars, strength training equipment and an underwater bike.

All areas within the aquatic center maintain separate environments, HVAC and filtration systems. The facility also uses ultravilet disinfestion and air quality control.

A judge commented, "The careful planning in the West Morris expansion is evident. I love the variety of programming."